1973-87 Chevy Pickup VHX Gauge Kit

The ‘square body’ GM pickups are spreading like wildfire, and VHX-73C-PU is the perfect finishing touch for many of these builds. These kits are a snap to install with your original or reproduction dash bezel (not included) and provide up-to-date information with world-class technology while retaining subtle touches such as stock-location turn signals (now LED-lit) and provisions to retain the stock gear position indicator. 1973-87 pickups and SUVs through 1991.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday’s traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don’t normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems . Completely engineered and manufactured in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

These kits are available in the following colors:
VHX-73C-PU-S-B 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Silver Alloy with Blue Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-S-R 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Silver Alloy with Red Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-S-W 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Silver Alloy with White Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-C-B 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Carbon Fiber with Blue Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-C-R 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Carbon Fiber with Red Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-K-B 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Black Alloy with Blue Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-K-R 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Black Alloy with Red Illumination
VHX-73C-PU-K-W 73-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Black Alloy with White Illumination

• Displays included with this instrument system:
  • Speedometer: 0-120/140/160 MPH analog depending upon application, 0-255 MPH/KPH digitally in message center.
  • Tachometer: 0-8,000 analog, 0-9,990 digitally in message center.
  • Oil Pressure: 0-80psi analog and digitally.
  • Water Temp: 140-220°F analog, 0-300°F/ 0-150°C digitally in message center.
  • Voltmeter: 0-17VDC analog and digitally.
  • Fuel Level: Empty- Full analog. 0-99% digitally in message center.
  • Also shown in the digital message center:
    • Odometer
    • Trip Odometer (A&B)
    • Resettable Service Odometer
    • Clock
    • Hour-meter
    • 0-60 MPH (0-100 KPH) timer
    • ¼ mile timer
    • ¼ mile speed display
    • High Speed recall
    • High RPM recall
• Various Indicators can also be displayed such as:
  • Turn Signals
  • High Beam
  • Check Engine
  • Parking Brake
  • Cruise Control
  • 4x4 (when equipped) displayed in message center.
  • Wait to Start (when equipped) displayed in message center.
• Automatic Transmission gear indicator is also included which will display the full name (ie: Park, Overdrive, etc.) of the current gear. Utilizing the gear position indicator will require the use of a Dakota Digital GSS-2000 (sold separately) sending unit.
• Dakota Digital instruments systems also include a Demonstration Mode which will cycle the instrument readouts while the vehicle is standing still. This is especially popular while the vehicle is on display at a show, event or simply displaying the instrument system.
• Metric conversions will cycle between MPH or KPH in the digital message center with the press of a button. 
• Necessary sensors included for oil pressure (1/8” NPT), Water Temp (1/8" with bushings for 1/4", 3/8", 1/2” NPT as well 12mm and 16mm for GM & LS applications) and speedometer pulse generator.
• Fuel level gauge can read either OEM sensor, or any aftermarket style currently available. A universal fuel level sender, SEN-06-1, can be purchased from Dakota Digital if necessary.
• Fully programmable speedometer for various tire sizes, rear-end gearing combinations, etc.
• Built-in illumination is activated as headlights/ parking lights are activated. The DIM-1 can be purchased from Dakota Digital to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. The DIM-1 is used in conjunction with your headlight switch
• Fully adjustable warning points alert the user of potential vehicle problems in the digital message center
• One-time user settable odometer. This is available only within the first 100 miles of operation. Once exceeded, the mileage can be reset by Dakota Digital at a charge of $20.
   

** Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty!

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